AJHS Success at NIWA North Harbour Science and Technology Fair
We are incredibly proud to share that ten projects from Albany Junior High School were recognised with prizes at the 2025 NIWA North Harbour Science and Technology Fair Prizegiving on Tuesday night.
The Fair, held on Friday, 29th August, drew entries from ten schools across North Harbour, with more than 140 students presenting 98 projects. Judges praised the outstanding quality of work, noting the creativity, curiosity, and persistence shown by students in tackling ambitious science and technology challenges.
Our AJHS students stood out across a range of categories, with their projects reflecting both strong research skills and innovative thinking. Their success is a testament to the effort and dedication of our students, alongside the support of their teachers and whānau.
We are thrilled to celebrate their achievements and the pride they have brought to our school community.
Full results below:
Benjamin Williams | Tape Science To discover which tape is the least sticky | Bronze Medal - Material World |
Sebastian Goodman-Tse and Blake Murray | What clothing materials absorb the most water? How much water fabrics absorb | Bronze Medal - Material World |
Harriet Cotty | Does smell improve memory? During a memory test, can smell help people recall and retain information better than people who are not smelling something? | Bronze Medal - Living World |
Sophie Cowan | Mangroves vs. Salt I am investigating whether there is a "too salty" level for mangroves to grow. | Bronze Medal - Living World |
Isla Hawkes and Holly Bevington | Moisturiser... Mould? What length of time does it take for cheap and expensive moisturisers to grow mould, and which is better to buy? | Silver Medal - Consumer Science |
Zeni Nguyen and Hanna Gopaul | Colonies in Lucas Creek Measuring how many bacteria and fungi are in the different parts of Lucas Creek | Silver Medal - Living World |
Damian Coles and Savith Wijayasinghe | Water Clarity and Purity This experiment measures different materials and how well they filter. | Silver Medal - Material World |
Lucia Hernandez Williams and Saby Irrena | Absorbency Showdown Testing Multiple Paper Towels to see which brand absorbs the most water | Gold Medal - Consumer Science |
Ozzy Petersen | The Urban Windmill Investigating which VAWT design would be more efficient | Gold Medal - Physical World David Peace Prize - Alternative Energy Award Science Fair Committee Special Award |
Fae Osborne Pattemore and Kate Mitchell | Chickens and the Monarchy The social hierarchy of chickens in a flock and how it affects how much food they get | Gold Medal - Living World Excellent Use of Statistics Prize Standley Jober Memorial Award - For a highly unique and well-executed project |